2017 San Diego Padres Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2017
Organization Grades
Hitting: B ... Pitching: A ... Top-end Talent: A ... Depth: A- ... Overall: A-
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: El Paso (Triple A West)
Double-A: San Antonio (Double A Central)
High-A: Fort Wayne (A+ Central)
Low-A: Lake Elsinore (A West)
Rookie: DSL Padres (Dominican Summer League)
Rookie: ACL Padres (Arizona Complex League)
1. Anderson Espinoza (RHP) ... 6-0, 160 ... 19 ... 2014 FA (VZ)
Comments: Hard-throwing teenager acquired in Pomeranz trade has number 1 starter upside. FB lives in the mid-90s with advanced command to all quadrants of zone. Plus CB and above-average CU more advanced than age/level. Small stature may be lone limitation, but can't rule out near-future growth spurt.
Development Path: He struggled a bit...
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